7th Sea Collectible Card Game (1998)

About this game

A collectible card game about pirates. Each player starts with a ship and captain. Players strengthen their ships by hiring crew and collecting items. Conflict is usually done through cannon attacks or boarding/sword fights. Generally, players win by having the last standing captain.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.